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[SrECIAL TO THE MAIL.]
(Per Press Agency.)
Auckland, August 23
War continues at Samoa. Eebels during last month entrenched themselves in strong position. On 12th King party took offensive, and surrounded rebels. Parley ensued between chiefs of either side, and while it was going on, sudden fire opened on insurgents, of whom between 50 and 100 were killed. Fighting lasted during night, rebels surrendeied in morning. King took their arms and set them at liberty. . The dead were mutilated. Among arms given up were several needle guns. The Steinberger party are the dominant faction. Dunedin, August 23. Clayton, Colonial Architect, died this morning at four o'clock. His foot was amputated a few days ago, and he gradually sunk since operation. Greymouth, August 23. Three-masted schooner St. Kilda, from Melbourne, thrown on North beach, current taking her bow while being towed in this morning by Despatch, which nearly shared same fate. Cargo probably saved, but vessel will require to Dβ lifted and launched. [Per Submarine Cable.] Bombay, August 21. Grosrkas retreating to Shipka lost four thousand. Russians occupied position between Lovatz and Silva. Turks preparing for winter campaign.
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 2, Issue 115, 24 August 1877, Page 3
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189LATEST TELEGRAMS. Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 2, Issue 115, 24 August 1877, Page 3
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